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The Best Exercise Bikes
by Ingrid Skjong
Whether you want to ride at a moderate pace or tackle intense workouts, an indoor-cycling bike that fits your goals can help set you up for success.
The Best Filtered Water Bottles
by Tim Heffernan
You can get cleaner, better-tasting water with a filtered bottle that can travel with you—but other filtered water options may be more convenient overall.
The Best Sleep Mask
by Caira Blackwell
A comfortable, well-fitting sleep mask blocks disruptive light, which can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Secret Weapons for Restless Nights, According to Wirecutter’s Sleep Journalist
by Caira Blackwell
Sometimes you need a last-ditch trick to help you sleep. Here are the six simple practices our sleep writer uses when nothing else works.
The Best Cell Phones for Older Adults
by Liz Seegert
From top-tier smartphones to basic models, these phones offer safety, health, and accessibility features that many older adults and caregivers will appreciate.
The Best Menstrual Cups and Discs
by Rose Eveleth
After trying more than 40 different menstrual cups and discs, we’ve found the best options for different bodies and preferences.
The Best Places to Buy Glasses Online
by Nancy Redd
After testing comparable frames and lenses from 11 online retailers, we recommend starting your search for prescription eyeglasses at Eyebuydirect.
The Online Therapy Services We’d Use
by Nancy Redd
After more than 100 hours of research, including appointments across nine platforms, we recommend starting your search for an online therapist with MDLive.
This Gigantic Pull-Up Bar Is a Beast to Store. But It’s the Best of Its Kind.
by Harry Sawyers
Even if you can hardly do a pull-up, this bar can help you get a grip on one of the most dynamic exercises.
The Best Nail Clippers
by Nancy Redd
Sharper blades, more-precise control, and a pleasant feel in the hand make upgrading from dull drugstore nail clippers worth it.
Everything You Need to Break Up With Your Phone, From Free Tricks to Phone Safes
by Elissa Sanci
Your phone knows how to pull you in. Here’s how to reclaim your attention span.
The Best Sunscreens for Your Face
by Caira Blackwell
Sunscreen is personal, and the one you choose to slather on your face is even more so. Here are nine options to suit different preferences and budgets.
The Best Kettlebell
by Seth Berkman
Kettlebells are basic yet versatile exercise equipment, useful for both resistance training and enhancing cardiovascular fitness. We tested 14 to find the best.
The Best Light Therapy Lamp
by Kit Dillon, Anna Perling, and Nancy Redd
After 33 hours of research, we’re confident the Carex Day-Light Classic Plus is the best light therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder.
Our Favorite Shower Caps
by Nancy Redd
After taking hundreds of showers using 21 different reusable caps, we recommend three to fit every head and hairstyle.
The Best Humidifier
by Thom Dunn and Tim Heffernan
A good humidifier can make indoor air more comfortable without constant maintenance.
The Best Cloth and KN95 Face Masks for Kids and Toddlers
by Christina Szalinski
The best kids mask to safeguard against COVID-19 is the most protective one they’ll keep on. We have four to recommend that fit a range of ages and are high-performing and breathable.
The Best Pubic Hair Trimmer
by Dorie Chevlen
The Panasonic Electric Body Hair Trimmer and Groomer for Men ER-GK60-S is the best powered tool for grooming pubic hair.
The Best Pregnancy Test
by Amanda B. Keener
First Response Early Result is the most sensitive home pregnancy test. We also have recommendations for digital tests, test strips, and store-brand tests.
7 Cheap(ish) Things to Step Up Your Meal Prep
by Gabriella DePinho
Get into the groove of planning ahead with these inexpensive kitchen essentials.
Wirecutter’s Best Fitness Gear
by Wirecutter Staff
Here are 75(ish) of our top fitness picks to help you get your year started right.
These Inexpensive Earbuds Made Me Actually Like Going to the Gym
by Gabriella DePinho
These budget earbuds helped me block out the noise when I first started going to the gym, without blowing my budget. Now, I use them daily.
The Best Gym Bag
by Kit Dillon
After stuffing more than 40 gym bags with clothes, gear, water bottles, and more, we want to carry the KNKG Plus Duffel to our next workout.
The Best Yoga Mats
by Ingrid Skjong and Amy Roberts
After testing 38 yoga mats, Lululemon’s The Reversible Mat 5mm is the one we’d recommend first. We have rubber-free, budget, and travel picks too.
The Cora Menstrual Cup Eliminated My Monthly Period Stress. It Also Helped Me Save More Than $500 (So Far).
by Sarah Gannett
After 10 years of my using a menstrual cup, the part of my brain that was always monitoring how many tampons or pads I had on hand has been set free.
The Best Resistance Bands
by Amy Roberts
We spent 25 hours testing 10 sets of resistance bands. With a unique safety mechanism, the Bodylastics Stackable Tube Resistance Bands are the best for most people.
The Best Insoles for Running and Walking
by Seth Berkman
Insoles can add cushion in your shoes and even relieve some lower-body ailments. We’ve tested over three dozen pairs to determine which insoles offer the most support.
5 Cheap(ish) Things to Improve Your Self-Care Routine
by Gabriella DePinho
No overpriced products or time-consuming routines necessary: Here are Wirecutter’s cheap(ish) recommendations for some easy self care when you need it.
9 Clever Uses for Yoga Blocks
by Katie Okamoto
Yoga blocks aren’t just for yoga. There are tons of interesting ways to repurpose them.
Apple Will Stop Selling Its Best Apple Watches This Week. Here’s What It Means for You.
by Caitlin McGarry
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are being pulled from Apple store shelves on Christmas Eve.
The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
by Caitlin McGarry
The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch for most people, but Apple also has cheaper and more expensive options.
5 Cheap(ish) Things to Put in a Home Fitness Corner
by Ingrid Skjong
A device stand, a yoga mat, adjustable dumbbells, resistance bands, and a foam roller will help make your fitness intentions known.
The Best Water Flossers
by Nancy Redd
Water flossers are pricier, bulkier, and fussier than string floss. If you need or want to floss with a steady stream of water, we recommend the Waterpik Ion.
The Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors
by Dorie Chevlen
After 50 hours spent researching and testing lighted makeup mirrors, we found four great mirrors that should fulfill all your primping needs.
The Best Bike Helmet for Commuters
by Lindsay Warner
In our ninth year of testing bike helmets, we now recommend the Met Downtown Mips for most commuters. We also have other picks for other needs.
17 Things That Help Us Relax
by Elissa Sanci
From outdoor lounge chairs to musical instruments to puzzles to plants, these are the things we rely on to help us relax.
The Best Pill Boxes
by Adrienne Day
Our favorite pill boxes serve as time-savers, take-your-pill reminders, and even life-saving tools for keeping track of medication.
FSA-Eligible Picks We Love
by Elissa Sanci
The FSA deadline is coming up and we've got you covered with these FSA-eligible Wirecutter picks.
This Deep Tissue Massager Looks Like a Medieval Torture Device. But It Works Like a Dream.
by Alexander Aciman
For post-run rejuvenation, I swear by the Roll Recovery R8, a spring-tensioned clamp with grooved rubber rollers on each side that squeeze and massage limbs.
This Wacky $400 Hair Drying Vacuum (Yes, Vacuum) Gives a Great Blowout
by Nancy Redd
The pricey, bulky “reverse air” dryer—essentially, a vacuum for your hair—blows all other tools for straightening curly hair out of the water.
These Fancy Vivian Lou Insoles Claim to Stop High Heel Pain. They’re Overpromising. And Way Overpriced.
by Zoe Vanderweide
The Internet-famous Vivian Lou insoles promise to take the hurt out of wearing high heels. We tested them and concluded they’re a shoe-mongous waste of money.
You Should Take More Breaks During Work. Here’s How to Make Time for Yourself.
by Kaitlyn Wells
Taking a break from a busy workday often gets pushed aside. Here’s how to make the time and commit to getting the most of your breaks.
Bathroom Accessories and Grooming Tools We Love
by Daniela Gorny
Here are the gadgets we buy for ourselves and use in our own bathrooms to get organized, save time, and make grooming fun and luxurious.
The Best Tweezers
by Shannon Palus
For 10 years, Tweezerman Slant tweezers have been our favorite for plucking hairs. We recommend the Ingrown Hair/Splintertweeze for digging out splinters.
The Best Foam Rollers
by Ingrid Skjong and Amy Roberts
For most self-massage applications, the AmazonBasics High-Density Round Foam Roller gets the job done. We have picks for different preferences too.
This Shampoo Bar Saves Me Money and Comes in Compostable Packaging
by Catherine Garcia
Solid shampoo bars are an eco-friendly alternative to liquid shampoo but do they deliver great hair? We found out.
The Cold-Weather Running Gear You Need This Winter
by Ingrid Skjong
Dressing for winter runs takes preparation, but the right strategy (and gear) can help you stay warm, comfortable, and safe when temperatures plunge.
The Best Bathroom Scales
by Nancy Redd
Most scales under $50 have significant drawbacks, but the EatSmart Precision+ Ultra-Wide Bathroom Scale has proved reliable over years of long-term testing.
The Lightweight Rusk W8less Beats All the Pricey Hair Dryers I’ve Tried. And It’s Under $100.
by Kalee Thompson
The quiet, lightweight Rusk W8less works as well as hair dryers five times the price. It blows hot air fast and will last for years.
When Is It Safe to Start Jogging With a Baby? (And How to Do It Right)
by Jenni Gritters
Runners who want to take their babies out for a jog should keep these guidelines in mind.
The 21 Best Gifts for Runners
by Dorie Chevlen
Thoughtful, practical, artful, and even pleasantly painful—these are the best gifts for the dedicated runners on your list.